43 yrs soon to be 44

Hi, I will be 44 yrs old in 3 months, am I too old for IVF using own eggs now? Thanks

Our Expert's Answer

This information was published 11 years, 2 months ago and was correct at the time of publication. It may not reflect our current practices or regulations.

Please note that all the answers we give are on a generic basis only, as we cannot provide more in-depth answers without access to your medical history. If you need a more detailed response, tailored to you, we would recommend a consultation with one of our Fertility Specialists for more comprehensive medical advice.

The success rate for women over the age of 43 is very low and you would have a better chance of taking home a baby if you were to consider egg donation.